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We are passionate about furthering understanding and awareness of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) autism profile. We want to equip those in our community with support information. We have accumulated many different resources and we are always adding to this list.
This 2 page resource gives education professionals bitesize information about PDA, including how PDA may look in school, good practice and helpful approaches plus where to find further information. Published by: PDA Society, August 2021 and updated October 2021. Download sheet.
This information sheet contains some essential information about PDA and what helps, in an easily shareable format... it can be downloaded & emailed or printed & shared with others. Published by: PDA Society, May 2021. Download/print sheet.
What Is Declarative Language? What you say and how you say it matters. The way you speak to your PDAer can either allow them to feel safe and engage with you or it can trigger a stress response. Linda Murphy’s, Declarative Language Handbook, is an excellent reference.
Children with PDA often appear to have better social, interaction and communication skills than other children on the autism spectrum but lack depth in their understanding and are led by their need to control. Children with PDA can have highly developed role play and social mimicry. They may adopt different personas and often use this as a
4 sty 2024 · Download our FREE PDA Checklist to help decode the intricacies of your child's behavior. Like the Extreme Demand Avoidance questionnaire (EDA), this diagnostic tool serves as a roadmap that guides them through a systematic exploration of various aspects associated with the condition.
The booklet covers an overview of PDA, how PDA can feel, an insight into what demands are and how they’re avoided, info about identifying PDA, helpful approaches and self-help and the benefits of understanding PDA.
